T20.512
Non-billableCorrosion of first degree of left ear
Corrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum]
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
- burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
- burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for corrosion of first degree of left ear?
The ICD-10-CM code for corrosion of first degree of left ear is T20.512. The full clinical description is "Corrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum]". T20.512 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T20.512 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T20.512 represents “Corrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum]”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T20.512 a billable code?
No, T20.512 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T20.512.
What chapter is T20.512 in?
T20.512 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T20.512?
T20.512 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T20.512?
T20.512 has 3 child codes, including: T20.512A (Corrosion of first degree of left ear, initial encounter), T20.512D (Corrosion of first degree of left ear, subsequent encounter), T20.512S (Corrosion of first degree of left ear, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T20.512?
Yes, when using T20.512, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved; external cause code to identify place (Y92).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T20.512?
T20.512 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2870580. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T20.512 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like corrosion of first degree of left ear affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T20.512?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T20.512 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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